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In most cases salt plus water is formed.

Acid + hydroxide base --> salt + water:

example:

HCl(g) + NaOH(s) --> NaCl(s) + H2O(g) (Be careful, enourmous heat development)

However:

Acid + non-hydroxide base --> salt (without water)

example:

HCl(g) + NH3(g) --> [NH4+ + Cl- ] --> NH4Cl(s)

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